Thailand team in danger

Suphanat's absence is a professional loss for the "War Elephants".

According to information from the Football Association of Thailand (FAT), Suphanat Mueanta suffered an injury in the match between Buriram United and Ayutthaya United in Thai League 1 last weekend. The 23-year-old player was diagnosed to be out of action for at least a month, causing him to miss the Asian Cup qualifiers, including two key matches against Chinese Taipei in early October.

Suphanat Mueanta’s injury is a heavy blow to Thailand’s ambitions in the Asian Cup qualifiers. Because the Buriram striker is in good form, and is an important factor in coach Masatada Ishii’s attacking scheme.

His absence leaves a big gap in the attack, especially when Thailand needs points to secure a place in the 2027 Asian Cup. Thailand is having a bad start in the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers when losing 1-3 to Turkmenistan in June.

The two matches against Taiwan (China) in October will be a turning point for Coach Ishii's team. Previously, Coach Ishii caused controversy when he left two pillars Theerathon Bunmathan and Teerasil Dangda out of the October call-up list, even though both are in good form. With Suphanat Mueanta's injury, many Thai fans believe that the "War Elephants" should call Teerasil Dangda back.

Source: https://znews.vn/tuyen-thai-lan-gap-nguy-post1589394.html